After a rough night

sleeping &

with a mind crowded 

with worry

I sit at my desk

as the day breaks open.

All I have to offer this new

day

Is a prayer.

   A prayer for peace,

  I wish no harm 

to come to anyone,

I just want peace,

for me, for you, 

for everyone.

Now this sky moment

is calling to me,

this pink and orange

light streaming

into my eyes like

an offering of 

opportunity.

bd burton, 4/8/2025